Summary:

Have questions about lighting and looking for an unbiased, research-based resource?  The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is the most important lighting organization you probably have never heard of.  There are a lot of myths, misinformation and snake oil in the lighting industry.  This lunch and learn will introduce the IES along with the resources such as lighting safety, design guides, and educational documentation the organization provides.  We will cover how the IES is involved with ASHRAE 90.1, including a peek behind the magic curtain of   lighting power densities,  as well as discuss how the IES impacts LEED on both the energy credit and Sustainable Site Credit 8.

The Objectives are as follows:

1.        Define the history and structure of the IES

2.       Demonstrate the collaborations and education opportunities the IES provides.

3.        Demonstrate the impact the IES has on the LEED program

About the Speakers:

Deborah Frankhouser

Deborah Frankhouser has been a lighting designer for 19 years, give or take a few.  She began her career in theatrical lighting design at the University of North Texas and began practicing architectural lighting design in Austin 15 years ago.  Deborah founded four point LIGHTING DESIGN in 2008  to provide lighting and lighting control design services for both architectural and artistic projects including residential, commercial, corporate entertainment and events, theatre, dance, and music events.  Four point projects focus on form, function, artistic expression and creativity, all with environmental sensitivity in mind. 

Deborah is a professional member of the IALD and is currently serving on the IALD Energy and Sustainability Committee.  In addition, she participates on the IESNA District 4 committee as Programs Chair.  She has been active in her local IES section since 1995 having served as vice-president, treasurer, newsletter chair and board member.  Deborah is Lighting Certified by the NCQLP and became a LEED AP in 2008. 

Jennifer Jaques, IES, LC

Jennifer has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology with an emphasis on construction from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. In 2000, she founded Lighting Applications Sciences, LLC, an independent lighting consulting business for interior, exterior, sports, industrial, and commercial lighting. She was lighting certified by the NCQLP in 2007. She is the Texas certified trainer for Lighting Analysts’ and teaches several classes a year teaching AGI32 software basics throughout Texas.

Jennifer is a member of IES and is currently the District 4 Vice-Chair as well as Education chair for her local Austin IES section. She is in charge of coordinating all ED classes, lighting expo shows, and other educational functions sponsored by the Austin section. She has been an active participant in the Austin IES section from 1995-present, holding positions of secretary, treasurer, vice-president and president, and newsletter chair; and been an instructor for various modules in both the ED-100 and ED-150 courses from 2000-2007.

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